ALSO Group creates new roles

Distributor giant ALSO is driving forward its transformation with the creation of two new functions that will both report directly to group management. Reiner Schwitzki, who has been spokesman of the management board of ALSO Germany for the last seven years, will be appointed chief process officer (CPO) with immediate effect.

At the same time, Hermann Scharl, who has been head of logistics at ALSO Germany for the last 15 years, will become chief logistics officer (CLO).

In his new role, Schwitzki will drive forward the digitalisation of all business processes at the group level with a view towards increasing efficiency.

Scharl’s new role will see him assume technical responsibility for all 15 ALSO logistics facilities in Europe. His task will be to further develop operational quality and process efficiency, including measures based on best practices from Germany, in a targeted manner and to implement strategic decisions for ALSO.

Gustavo Möller-Hergt, CEO of ALSO Holding, said: "Reiner Schwitzki and Herrmann Scharl have the right experience to optimise our processes across the Group. Their roles are an important part of our transformation. We are focusing specifically on digitalisation and process optimisation in order to sustainably improve our efficiency and effectiveness for our customers.”